Medical Laboratory Technician

BHS Baptist Healthcare System

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Paducah, KY Until 9/7/2026 0+ years exp First posted July 9, 2026 Last posted July 9, 2026
Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Medical Laboratory Technician

Full time, 5:30pm-7:00am – 3 days a week with weekend rotations

Prepares, performs and records testing procedures in accordance with established criteria as assigned with any or all the sections of the Clinical Laboratory.

Job Duties:

  • Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.

  • Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the coordinator.

  • Participate in Laboratory Quality program. Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.

  • Perform tasks at an acceptable pace to ensure the prompt reporting of accurate patient results. Communicates the status of pending work to the on-coming shift.

Requirements:

  • Associate’s degree of applied science in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science or related science.

Preferred Requirements:

  • Certification as MLT (AMT), MLS (ASCP), CLT (NCA) or equivalent preferred.

Benefits

  • Tuition Assistance reimbursement program

  • Paid Time Off available for use upon hire

  • Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

  • Bereavement Leave (includes pets)

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Retirement plans with company match

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

About this role

Summary

Perform laboratory tests, handle specimens, maintain records, and ensure accurate patient results.

Job title

Medical Laboratory Technician

Experience level

entry level

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

On-site in Paducah, KY; no remote work specified.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

associate’s degree in medical technology or related science

Preferred skills

MLT (AMT)MLS (ASCP)CLT (NCA)

Specializations

clinical laboratorytestingspecimen handling
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Paducah, KY, USA

On-site City